Europe Italy Giorgia Meloni's government became the longest since Italy became a republic after WWII: the first led by a woman, it lasted 1.413 days as of 4 September, one more than Silvio Berlusconi's 2nd; premier said stability isn't a record, but a key for planning
Europe Spain After progresses in battling the wildfires that have plagued the country, among the deadliest and with foreign victims, worsening weather conditions raised fears of fires reigniting in the coming days as temperatures are expected to hit 40s C
Africa South Africa A xenophobic wave, emerging in townships and working-class neighborhoods, has placed immigration at the center of political debate; the new anti-immigration movement looks the most systematic and organized, forcing many foreigners to close businesses
Africa Sudan Discussions on oil cooperation between Sudan and South Sudanese took place in the highest-level meeting after South Sudan forces retook from RSF the Heglig oilfield in 2025, a key processing facility with a capacity of 130.000 barrels/day
Africa Algeria President Tebboune sought a larger role in the EU energy market during his official visit to Berlin, where the importance and quality of the bilateral collaboration was underlined, despite regional tensions over Western Sahara and instability in the Sahel
Europe Italy Cabinet approved a highly debated draft law regarding how minors are prosecuted: the bill would amend the Italian Penal Code to automatically presume that all minors aged 14 to 18 possess full criminal capacity, while now it must be proven case by case
Asia Bahrain Bahrain sent jets to attack sites inside Iran, their first such direct retaliation against Tehran and an indication of the difficult position Arab states find themselves in as the war grinds on, experts said
Africa eSwatini Eswatini team concluded their participation at the Commonwealth Games with sprinter Mahlalela setting another season-best; Eswatini Sport and Recreation Council said the team gave “a strong performance against elite competition in the international arena”
Asia Turkmenistan ILO 2025 monitor found a regression in labour indicators, urged Turkmenistan to stop forced mobilization of public-sector employees for cotton picking and eliminate the compulsory quotas for production and harvesting or punishment for lack of fulfilment
Africa Equatorial Guinea An international tender was launched for the drinking water supply and sanitation network in Djibloho, an initiative considered a priority to provide the City of La Paz with essential basic services and improve the living conditions of the population
Asia Oman Artificial intelligence, satellite imagery and drone technology are being increasingly employed to improve risk assessment, disaster preparedness and insurance services as Oman steps up efforts to strengthen its resilience against floods
America Panama New report from the regional banking association highlights the strength of the Panamanian market, 10th in Latin American and the main engine of Panama's economy, thank to its financial stability high level of liquidity, local and international lending
Africa Morocco As official figures, airport dispatches and national port authorities announce millions of incoming travelers across Morocco thousands of private holiday rentals in Tangier, Tetouan and the North face empty bedrooms and zero inquiries
Africa Tanzania All regional and zonal referral hospitals in Tanzania have been ordered to establish dedicated cancer diagnosis and treatment units as part of efforts to reduce cancer-related deaths and bring specialised services closer to communities